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Craig Matthew Vejvoda

Craig M. Vejvoda

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Tulare, CA 93274
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CRD#: 1201684
Craig Matthew Vejvoda

Professional summary


Craig Matthew Vejvoda, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Craig Mathew Vejvoda, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Tulare, California.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Craig has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Craig Mathew Vejvoda

Other business activities


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**VARIOUS CARRIERS, SELLS GRP/IND HEALTH. **Fixed insurance, Life, DI, Annuities; Investment Related; 200 N M St, Tulare, CA 93274 Start Date: 10/20/15; 10 hrs per month; 10 during trading hours. **Fixed Insurance; Dental, LTC; Sales; Start Date: 05/24/2018; 10 hrs per month; 10 during trading hours. **GREATER TULARE CHAMBER TRUST POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/01/2022 ADDRESS: 220 E Tulare Ave, Tulare CA 93274, United States DESCRIPTION: The Greater Tulare Chamber Trust is an urban community economic development organization in Tulare CA whose mission is: Advance City's public welfare. I have been asked to serve as a member of the five-member board. **TULARE COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIRMENT ASSOCIATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/28/2024 ADDRESS: 136 N Akers St., Visalia CA 93291, United States DESCRIPTION: The TCERA Board is responsible for establishing policies governing the administration of the retirement plan, making benefit determinations and managing the investment of the system's assets. The nine-member Board operates under the authority granted by Article XVI of the Constitution of the State of California. **CRAIG VEJVODA POSITION: Lender NATURE: Mortgage Originator INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1920 Cabernet Drive, Tulare CA 93274, United States DESCRIPTION: I sold my office building and am receiving mortgage payments from the buyer. **TULARE ROTARY CLUB POSITION: Foundation Chair NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 07/01/2023 ADDRESS: 200 N M St, Tulare CA 93274, United States DESCRIPTION: Member of the Tulare Rotary Board and Foundation Chair. Attend Club and Board meetings and encourage Members to contribute to the Rotary International Foundation.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2020

Experience


Current

May 24, 2000 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 200 N M St, Tulare, CA 93274
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Tulare, CA
Current

November 29, 1983 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 200 N M St, Tulare, CA 93274
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Tulare, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BLC EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL/ SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(3/24/1984)
IAR
California
(5/24/2000)
RR
Texas
(11/8/2024)
IAR
Texas
(11/8/2024)
RR
Utah
(3/7/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/26/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BLC EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL/ SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Mailing Address
Principal Financial Group 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392-2080
Phone number
(888) 774-6267
Established
Iowa since 05/01/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,436

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL DIRECT ADVISORY ACCOUNT FIRM BROCHURE (9/15/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.OWNER
AGRAWAL, VIVEKDIRECTOR8050381
CLAIRE, CHAD THOMASCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7219218
DROGAN, THOMAS JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2760482
FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINEDIRECTOR7097797
LAWLER, CODY ANTHONYHEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS5162072
MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLENDIRECTOR4695257
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISPRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR2074275
RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHNCHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER7148529
ROBERTS, DAWN MARIECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7929617
SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAULDIRECTOR7275495
SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM3184320
VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMONPSI AML OFFICER4715191

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts63,730
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,827,718,110

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Arbitration3
Bond3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
09/22/2023
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137Tulare, CA 93274

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